State rank#11 of 24
Smallest county155,709 residentsMontgomery County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 24043
Washington County, Maryland
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population155,709
Household income$77,747
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy74.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Washington County has 155,709 residents and ranks #11 by population among Maryland county equivalents. Median household income is $77,747. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is median gross rent. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Maryland
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Washington County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Washington County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median gross rent.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $296,100 median home value and $1,147/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $77,747, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Washington County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median gross rent, median home value, and mental health access. College attainment is 24.1% and life expectancy is 74.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Median gross rent: $1,147/mo, rank #6 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Median home value: $296,100, rank #8 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 307 residents, rank #9 of 24 available Maryland counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.1%, rank #20 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 7.6%, rank #19 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 74.5 years, rank #18 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Maryland
Rank and range use only counties in Maryland with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$77,747
$77,747; below the state county median of $91,888.
State rank #17 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$296,100
$296,100; below the state county median of $380,550.
State rank #8 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,147/mo
$1,147/mo; below the state county median of $1,402/mo.
State rank #6 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; above the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #13 of 24 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.1%
24.1%; below the state county median of 36.6%.
State rank #20 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
74.5 years
74.5 years; below the state county median of 76.9 years.
State rank #18 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.5%
17.5%; above the state county median of 15.6%.
State rank #18 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.6%
7.6%; above the state county median of 6.1%.
State rank #19 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,823 residents
1 per 1,823 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,867 residents.
State rank #11 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 307 residents
1 per 307 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 356 residents.
State rank #9 of 24 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Washington County FAQ
Is Washington County a good place to live?
Washington County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median gross rent, median home value, and mental health access. College attainment is 24.1% and life expectancy is 74.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Washington County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $296,100 median home value and $1,147/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $77,747, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County has 155,709 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Washington County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 24043; the parent state FIPS is 24.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
The ACS median household income is $77,747.
How much does housing cost in Washington County?
Housing benchmarks are $296,100 median home value and $1,147/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $77,747, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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